Attorneys

Jane Chuang

Ms. Chuang is a partner in the firm’s New York office. She advises on start-up and intellectual property issues (trademark/copyright), with a focus on the creative industries. She represents clients in commercial litigation matters, particularly involving intellectual property, contracts, and real estate.

Ms. Chuang was a founding partner of Yim & Chuang LLP, and was formerly associated with Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP. Ms. Chuang served as law clerk to the Hon. Anne E. Thompson in the District of New Jersey (2005-2006). While in law school, Ms. Chuang was a Notes and Article Editor of the Fordham Law Review and a staff member of the Fordham Law Moot Court Board.

EDUCATION

Columbia University (B.A., 2001)
Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2005)

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

Copyright/Trademark/Media Law

Successfully defended company’s right to keep its domain name in URDP arbitration.

Represented journalist against defamation claims by a Chinese hedge fund manager regarding an editorial published in a Chinese newspaper.

Won trademark opposition proceeding on behalf of a major game company based on likelihood of confusion.

Counseled businesses in a variety of industries on trademark clearance and registration issues.

General Commercial Litigation

Obtained settlement for full amount of an arbitration award on behalf of awardee in an action challenging an arbitration award.

Successfully represented senior citizen client to clear title to and sell a property in a tax lien foreclosure matter to obtain funds to assist with living expenses.

Successfully intervened on behalf of tenants in an Article 78 proceeding to appeal application of a special zoning district’s certificate of no harassment requirement. The petition was dismissed, in favor of tenants’ position.

Represent shareholders of a cooperative building in a shareholder derivative action involving improper payments to board members.